Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Shakib Al Hasan Plans Final Home Series Before Retirement
Shakib Al Hasan, a famous cricket player from Bangladesh, wants to play one last series at home in all three formats before retiring.
He is considered one of the greatest cricketers from Bangladesh.
He left the country after the government changed last year.
Shakib said he is not officially retired yet and hopes to play for Bangladesh again.
He has been playing in different cricket leagues around the world while waiting for the chance to return home.
The new government could not guarantee his safety because of his past political role, so his plans are on hold.
Shakib is hopeful that he will get to play for Bangladesh one last time before retiring.
Shakib Al Hasan wants to play a final home series in all formats before retiring from international cricket.
He has not played international cricket since his last Test in India and has been playing franchise cricket worldwide.
Shakib left Bangladesh after the government change due to his political past as a member of parliament.
The interim government could not guarantee his safety for a farewell Test series against South Africa.
He remains hopeful about playing for Bangladesh again and is actively participating in T20 leagues.
- Who
- Shakib Al Hasan, former Bangladesh captain and all-rounder
- What
- Plans to play a final home series in all formats before retiring from international cricket
- When
- After his last international match in India, with hopes to return soon
- Where
- Bangladesh, with current activities in various T20 leagues around the world
- Why
- To have a proper farewell and retire on his own terms
Shakib's Perspective
Interim Government's Perspective
Retirement Plans
Shakib's Perspective
Shakib wants to play a full series in all formats before retiring to have a proper farewell.
Interim Government's Perspective
The interim government could not guarantee his safety due to his political past, delaying his plans.
- Player
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Current Status
- Not officially retired from all formats
- Desired Retirement Plan
- Play a full series in ODI, Test, and T20 formats before retiring
- Last International Match
- 71st Test in India
- Current Activity
- Playing franchise cricket around the world
- Political Affiliation
- Former member of parliament for the Awami League
- Reason for Delay
- Safety concerns due to political past
Sources
'Did It A Bit Intentionally...': Shakib-Al-Hasan Breaks Silence On Illegal Bowling Action
Shakib seeks Bangladesh return for farewell series
Shakib Al Hasan wants one last home series before retiring from all formats - Telegraph India
Shakib reverses Test and T20I retirement and plans to 'go back to Bangladesh'
Shakib Al Hasan eyes Bangladesh return before formal retirement; admits intentional chucking led to suspension
